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World's banks on the verge of collapse, brought to you by AIG and the like
(photo: Creative Commons / canadian pacific)
U.S. could make $15.1 billion profit on AIG bailout, GAO says
The Los Angeles Times
WASHINGTON --The U.S. government could end up pocketing $15.1 billion in profit from the bailout of insurance giant American International Group Inc., according to a new estimate by the Government Accountability Office. | The report came as the Treasury Department on Monday continued to wind down it...
Military dentists embarked aboard the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) provide dental care during a Continuing Promise 2010 medical community service project.
(photo: US Navy / Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Bryan Weyers)
Dental care essential to maintaining health
The Oklahoman
  BY DR. DAVID LIPSCHITZ | At every age, a trip to the dentist is important. Having all your teeth pulled and wearing dentures and plates is no fun and most importantly, readily preventable. | Thanks to improved dental care, fluoride in water, and more healthful lifestyles, dental cavities are ...
Health insurance scheme in offing
Deccan Chronicle
| With special focus on pensioners and serving Central government employees, a health insurance scheme is in the offing. | While, the government has proposed to make the scheme voluntary-cum-contributory for serving employees & pensioners, it is ...
Franciscan University drops student health insurance over contraception coverage
The Oklahoman
  BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS | CINCINNATI — A Roman Catholic university in eastern Ohio says it will drop student health insurance partly because of a new federal health care rule requiring religious-affiliated institutions' insurance plans to pr...
Advocacy group criticizes Texas Department of Insurance for not taking federal dollars
Austin American Statesman
| The Texas Department of Insurance drew criticism Friday for not applying for federal money that would have extended a program the agency originally touted as one that "helps people without health coverage at a time when they need it most." | The Co...
Missouri Lawmakers Block Health Exchange Bill
Insurance Newsnet
Missouri Lawmakers Block Health Exchange Bill | ...
Texas Doctors, Healthcare Providers Denounce Health Insurance Rate Proposal
Insurance Newsnet
Texas Doctors, Healthcare Providers Denounce Health Insurance Rate Proposal | ...
Backers of health insurance rate regulation edge closer to ballot
The Los Angeles Times
| Supporters of a proposed ballot measure seeking tighter regulation of health insurance rates turned in 800,000 signatures statewide, confident that they will qualify for the Nov. 6 election. | In the coming weeks, county election offices and the Ca...
Dean & Draper Insurance Agency Takes Home the 2012 Automation Excellence Award
Houston Chronicle
PRWeb Published 03:45 p.m., Tuesday, May 15, 2012 Larger | Smaller | Georgia (default) | Verdana | Times New Roman | ArialFont Printable Version Email This Photo: PRWeb / HC | View Larger Image | NetVU honors Dean & Draper for implementing i...
>Leading insurer pays $109M for dog bite claims
Seattle Post
| LOS ANGELES (AP) — Dog bites man does not get a lot of attention in the news, but it costs insurance companies hundreds of millions in claims every year. | State Farm Insurance, one of the nation's largest home insurers, paid more than $109 milli...
Dr. Khaled Jabboury: Incredible Story of a Proven Cancer Doctor Getting Steamrolled by the Insurance Giants
Houston Press
| It's a Thursday afternoon and Dr. Khaled Jabboury greets a patient in the waiting room of his office at the West Houston Medical Center. The woman, though it's not immediately noticeable, is facing the toughest challenge of her life. | As Dr. Jabbo...
Small businesses missing out on health insurance tax credits
The Business Review
The Business Journal by Corrinne Hess, Reporter Date: Friday, May 18, 2012, 5:00am CDT Related: Related News Reporter- The Business Journal  |  | Wisconsin’s small business owners who provide health insurance for their employees are eligi...
Sports
Argentina's Lionel Messi, left, dribbles the ball as Australia's Mark Milligan (4) and Stuart Musialik (8) defend during a men's first round Group A soccer match at the Beijing 2008 Olympics in Shanghai, Sunday, Aug. 10, 2008
(photo: AP / Eugene Hoshiko)
Aguero In, Tevez Out For Argentina
Sporting Life
| Forwards Lionel Messi, Sergio Aguero and Gonzalo Higuain lead the Argentina squad for their World Cup qualifier against Ecuador in two weeks, but the main surprises are among the defenders. | Coach Alejandro Sabella unveiled a list of 18 foreign-based players to host the Ecuadorians on June 2 and for a friendly against Brazil a week later in the ...
Business
Egyptian protesters clap and wave flags in Tahrir Square in downtown Cairo, Egypt, Sunday, Feb. 13, 2011. Egypt's military is taking down the makeshift tents of protesters who camped out on Tahrir Square in an effort to allow traffic and normal life to return to central Cairo. There were a few verbal altercations between soldiers and protesters Sunday morning as the tents were removed, but the process was generally peaceful.
(photo: AP / Hussein Malla)
Huge economic challenge awaits Egypt's next leader
BBC News
When Egyptians joined a popular revolt last year, many were demanding economic change. | They were suffering from high unemployment and prices, low wages, widespread poverty and crippling corruption. | Over the last 15 months little has changed and many have even seen their finances worsen. | On a bustling street in the Mohandisseen area of Cairo, ...



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